Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked another major milestone in its record year of expansion with the launch of four new international routes — Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong— all inaugurated within a span of three days. These new services significantly enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global aviation hub, connecting…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly established airline, will commence daily flights to London Heathrow Airport starting October 26, 2025, marking a major milestone in its international expansion strategy. The service will be operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to offering a modern and premium travel experience as part of its Winter 2025 (W25) schedule.
Emirates will introduce a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick starting 8 February 2026, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK. This additional service, designated EK069/070, will be operated using the airline’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-900, featuring state-of-the-art cabin interiors and enhanced passenger experience across three classes.
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has announced plans to launch seasonal service between Beirut and Barcelona, starting June 26, 2025. The flights will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft, providing enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Spain.
Batik Air (Malaysia) has announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Xiamen, starting April 11, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, further expanding its network within the Asia-Pacific region.
China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of a new international route connecting Nanjing and Ho Chi Minh City, scheduled to begin on 15 January 2025. The service will be operated using the Airbus A320, marking an important expansion in the airline’s regional network.
SuperNova Airlines, a Ukrainian carrier, has announced plans to launch new services between Prague and Newark in April 2025. Initially, the route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800BDSF, with a widebody aircraft to be introduced at a later stage, signaling the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations.
Loong Air (China) is set to launch a new service connecting Wenzhou and Singapore on 24 December 2024. The route will be operated using an Airbus A320, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international network.
WestJet (Canada) has unveiled plans to introduce a new nonstop service connecting Vancouver and Austin, commencing on 11 May 2025. This new route is part of WestJet’s strategy to strengthen its network between Canada and the United States, providing travelers with enhanced connectivity.
Viva (Mexico) has announced plans to introduce a new route connecting Queretaro and Dallas/Ft. Worth, starting on 02 April 2025. The service will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, reinforcing its network between Mexico and the United States.
